2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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My parents stopped babysitting when we had the third kid. They didn't think they could handle more than two.
My MIL had a new younger boyfriend when our second child was born. We came to visit to show him to her but she wouldn't let us come to her house. She didn't want her younger boyfriend to know she was old enough to have grandchildren.
That is kind of funny! 3 is a lot, I’ll give folks that!
@Sparkletastic (or anyone interested), Just passing on info because Marco Massaccesi is doing a Kickstarter and he just added a big pledge item that I thought you might be interested in because you had mentioned it would be cool to design a bag. The price is steep, but here's the description:
Pledge €2,500 or more
ABOUT US$ 2,801
BAG OF MY DREAMS (SPECIAL REWARD)
Design, create and receive your bag! You'll collaborate with me and my team and you'll be involved in the creation of YOUR style. Following your inputs we'll will create your bag, you'll be free to decide shape, dimensions and all details of the bag of your dreams. Bag will have your name embossed and it will remain a unique masterpiece forever!
You'll be free to decide:
* Bag shape and size.
* Leather (any Nappa, Pebbled, Merinos, Verona, Pompei or Metallic calf).
* Leather color (between all available ones at our tannery).
* Lining color (any of our 15 available colors).
* Hardware finishing (light gold, silver, light gunmetal, dark gunmetal, rose gold).
* Embossed initials or complete name.
* Matching key-chain and credit-card holder.
* Special dust bag.
* Special gift box.
ESTIMATED DELIVERY Sep 2019
I am not affiliated with him in any way, just a fellow bag lover who wants to see him continue making bags but also thought this is an awesome opportunity that he has given out (only available to 2 backers).
Feel free to ignore if you're not interested, sorry to bother everyone if so!
So sorry this happened... you must have been beside yourself.Had a heart attack today. I was carrying my Dior WOC in my Max Mara large Whitney tote so that I could use the smaller bag when I went to lunch with colleagues.
Because I’m traveling and had done the same the day before, I didn’t “check” my bag before I went into the office this morning.
When lunch came around - no WOC. I looked all over the borrowed office where I‘d been working - no WOC. Rental car? Nope. I went back to the my hotel room - no bag. I was sick to my stomach.
Later that afternoon, building security reached out to me. Evidently the WOC had somehow fallen out of my bag in the parking lot. (I had been juggling too many files, etc.) The office is in a large multi use shopping area / business park. Some teenagers found it and turned it in with everything in place!!!I was happy to find out one of them had left contact information. I called and got all their names / addresses so I can send each of them a thank you note and gift card. The girl was so sweet. She really didn’t want me to do anything but, good acts should be acknowledged and rewarded.
The world can seem a little crazy at times. It makes me so happy to know there are still honest people around.
But I'm so pleased that it had a happy ending. And your plan to send thank you notes & gift cards is perfect.
It's absolutely none of my business, but I simply can't resist asking: what ever happened to that boyfriend? It's funny, in a way, but it isn't. But it is.
Well, looking on the bright side, at least you & DH see eye-to-eye on the subject of his parents. Imagine if you were annoyed, and he was defending them!
I was in the same situation with my (late) in-laws. They were deinitely NOT nurturing, but The Hubster saw it and was the driving force behind us limiting our time with them. So I was never put in the middle. When we were first married I tried to make everyone happy (Little Mary Sunshine... that's me!) but after a few years I gave up. People are who they are, and my in-laws were NOT going to change. Fortunately The Hubster got on great with my parents, so that bond was a strong one.
Yes, my family too requires a ratio of 1:1 so the kids don't outnumber the adults. When we just had 2 kids, BOTH my Mom and my MIL were needed to babysit because they each didn't think they could do it alone. Now, with more than that, they need reinforcements, lol.
They lived together until he died of cancer. Eventually we were allowed to meet him and visit. I don't think he ever knew her age!It's absolutely none of my business, but I simply can't resist asking: what ever happened to that boyfriend? It's funny, in a way, but it isn't. But it is.
I’m hoping that someone can do some beautiful transformations. Some of the items just look dated.
I’m an only child of two only children (which sucks). Anyway, after a very spartan childhood through early high school where they spent NOTHING as they built their business, my dad started to spoil me once he was financially successful. (I think it was good it happened late so I didn’t feel “owed” anything.)
Anyway, my dad liked to buy me very nice fine jewelry pieces that were far to grand for 15, 16, 17... year old me.One such piece is a ruby and diamond ring. It has large-ish, clear, high quality natural stones (5 rubies surrounding a diamond).
But, it doesn’t look current because it was the 80’s/90’s and gold was muuuuuuuuuch cheaper then. So, ring bands were substantial. Not the thin... er... ahem... dainty look that’s common now. And, yellow gold was “in” but, now I prefer white gold. It just looks so... Alexis Carrington from Dynasty.
When I had it appraised for sale, the gemologist said ruby prices are going through the roof (who knew?) So, I feel cuckoo selling this ring with great stones and lots of gold for next to nothing. It would be worth it to put money against this to have something I’d enjoy knowing it came from my dad.
He gave me another yg ring with a heart shaped emerald and diamond accents. Surely they can do something with that????
I wish there were better options for turning yg into wg. But, everything I’ve read says the rhodium plating will wear fairly quickly on originally yg pieces. In any case, if I do get a good transformation on any of the items, I’ll share before and after.
What timing! I am also re-creating some of my dated pieces. I posted a few pieces/ideas in the Jade thread and am going to start a general “jewelry recreation” thread in the jewelry forum. I’ll let you know when that’s up and maybe you could post your pieces and thought there also. Meanwhile, I’d love to see your ruby ring!
I was doing really well at shopping my own bag collection (mostly Mulberry but some contemporary in Coach and Kate Spade). New Year’s resolution not to buy anymore this year. This was to enjoy the bags I have and rotate more. I’ve been inspired to chart my usage by this thread (thanks for all the suggestions!) which has been revealing and certainly got me using some items more.
However, I was passing the Mulberry outlet in York and had to go in to look. I came away with a lovely medium French Purse in oak. I use a large porcelain blue Mulberry Darley purse most of the time which is gorgeous but I don’t switch it as I find that more hassle than bag switching. I think it the new purse will be a really useful size as it’s that bit smaller but still fits in loads.
So does buying a purse count as breaking my rule and how often do you all switch the purse inside your handbags. I’m keen to get something in pink if I can find it?
However, I was passing the Mulberry outlet in York and had to go in to look. I came away with a lovely medium French Purse in oak. I use a large porcelain blue Mulberry Darley purse most of the time which is gorgeous but I don’t switch it as I find that more hassle than bag switching. I think it the new purse will be a really useful size as it’s that bit smaller but still fits in loads.
So does buying a purse count as breaking my rule and how often do you all switch the purse inside your handbags. I’m keen to get something in pink if I can find it?
I do count them but as slgs= small leather goods in a separate category. I went a little crazy buying to many of these to at some point. Just buy ones you know you will use and maybe try and get rid of ones you won't. Another helpful thing is limit the amount of them . This will help you choose wisely.
I don't switch wallets as it is too much trouble. When I carry a smaller bag, I just leave out my large wallet. I still have my card case, that has my license, insurance card, and major credit cards, and my coin purse, which includes an emergency $20 bill.
I've gotten rid of most of my extra wallets. But last December and last month, I haven't been able to pass up a couple bargains. I haven't used them yet. But these were so cheap that I don't regret the purchases.
If you are going to get a lot of use out of it, then it was a good idea to buy.
I also count them as SLGs.
I don't switch wallets as it is too much trouble. When I carry a smaller bag, I just leave out my large wallet. I still have my card case, that has my license, insurance card, and major credit cards, and my coin purse, which includes an emergency $20 bill.
I've gotten rid of most of my extra wallets. But last December and last month, I haven't been able to pass up a couple bargains. I haven't used them yet. But these were so cheap that I don't regret the purchases.
I count them, but not as bags. I used to have WAAAAAAY too many! Then I found that I wasn't switching them out the way I thought I would, so I sold or donated all but the most useful.
I now only have three: a long (continental) one by Marc Jacobs, that holds a lot of credits cards, a small French Flap by BV that I carry almost all the time, and a small one by Mulberry that's good when I'm carrying a mini bag.